Topic: giving birth

When I Had A Baby I Didn’t Get A Box Of Prizes – All I Got Were Stupid Formula Samples

When I Had A Baby I Didn't Get A Box Of Prizes - All I Got Were Stupid Formula Samples

How cool is that? Finland has one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the world because parents who have the box no longer sleep with their babies, thus reducing the risk of SIDS. I’m a huge advocate of co-sleeping, and with this box you could probably just put it next to you on the bed instead of worrying about rolling over on your baby. This whole thing just sounds so pro-parent, like they really want to give parents the things they need so they can get off to a good start. More »

Newborn Saved From Sewer Pipe After Mom Allegedly Gives Birth Over Toilet And I Blame The One-Child Policy

Newborn Saved From Sewer Pipe After Mom Allegedly Gives Birth Over Toilet And I Blame The One-Child Policy

The infant, dubbed “Baby No. 59″ is thought to be just a few days old and allegedly fell into the toilet after his mom unexpectedly gave birth there, according to a local police officer. The woman was apparently on the scene the entire time as firefighters and doctors fought to save her son. She fully admitted to being the mother. Still, I am not convinced; and I’m not the only one. More »

Twinning: Some Twin Moms Definitely Go For The Natural Birth Fantasy

Twinning: Some Twin Moms Definitely Go For The Natural Birth Fantasy

Last week, I wrote about own desire to go straight for the c-section when delivering my twins. But both my cousin Rena and friend Christina are heroes in my eyes, because I couldn’t contemplate going through what they did to bring their twins into the world.

After having her first child vaginally, my cousin Rena delivered her twins vaginally, and hearing her story while I was pregnant with my own set of twins reinforced my decision to schedule a C. My cousin is very much like me in that she tells it like it is. I knew that more than anyone, she’d tell me the real deal without an ounce of sugarcoating, and that’s exactly what I needed.
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Twinning: I Never Got Caught Up In The Natural Birth Fantasy

Twinning: I Never Got Caught Up In The Natural Birth Fantasy

I’m one of those women who never felt that “natural” birth sounded all that natural—and even if I only had one baby my ideal delivery would have been a c-section. So one of the first things I wanted to make sure was that my doctor would be on board with a scheduled C. Luckily, he believed that c-sections are the safest way to deliver twins and said that would have been his suggestion anyway. More »

Snooki Takes Time Out Of Her Busy Reality TV Mom Schedule To Give Kim Kardashian Glam Labor Tips

Snooki Takes Time Out Of Her Busy Reality TV Mom Schedule To Give Kim Kardashian Glam Labor Tips

Snooki has a lot going on right now. In addition to getting baby 7-month-old son Lorenzo baptized last week, the new mother is also working on pregnancy/parenting book. Nevermind that she’s also been busting her bum making that big splashy post-baby body debut. But despite Snooki’s busy reality TV mom schedule, Nicole Polizzi paused to give some glamorous labor tips to fellow reality TV starlet Kim Kardashian. How does one stay delivery chic in such an uncouth time as delivery? Snooki, now “celebrity baby correspondent,” saves the day! More »

Somebody Grab A Trophy For This First-Time Mother Who Delivered A 15lbs 7oz Baby Vaginally

Somebody Grab A Trophy For This First-Time Mother Who Delivered A 15lbs 7oz Baby Vaginally

I know it’s heavily contested mommy ground to hand out medals for birthing experiences, complete with stars and badges that read “Vaginal Birth” and “No Drugs.” But I definitely think nothing short of trophy is in order for 21-year-old Jade Packer who naturally delivered her 15lbs 7oz son and lived to tell about it. Better you than me, Jade!

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